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The impact of esketamine on the quality of recovery after spinal surgery

A comparative study of intraoperative infusion of low-dose esmketamine on quality of recovery after lumbar surgery in elderly patients: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121708
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-04-01
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

”Lumbar Spinal stenosis“ or “Lumbar spondylolisthesis“

Interventions

Trial Group:Intraoperative infusion of esketamine loading dose at 0.2 mg/kg (esketamine 1 mg/mL dissolved in 50 mL normal saline)
Control Group:Intraoperative infusion of equivalent volume of normal saline

Sponsors

Peking Union Medical College Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
65 Years to 85 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 65-85 years, ASA physical status I-III; 2. Patients capable of understanding the study protocol and providing informed consent; 3. Patients undergoing primary surgery; 4. Scheduled for posterior lumbar decompression with internal fixation and bone graft fusion due to "lumbar spinal stenosis" or "lumbar spondylolisthesis";

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Long-term (>=1 month) use of opioid analgesics, or long-term use of NSAIDs for more than 3 months, or untreated pain (from any source). 2.Undergoing lumbar surgery for degenerative scoliosis or kyphosis, or revision surgery. 3.History of allergic reaction to esketamine. 4.Pre-existing severe sleep disorders, long-term use of sleep aids, or a Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) global score >=16. 5.Comorbid severe neurological disorders or cognitive impairment, such as Parkinson's disease, dementia, cerebral infarction, or psychiatric disorders; 6.Long-term use of psychotropic medications, such as clozapine, olanzapine, risperidone, haloperidol, chlorpromazine, etc; 7.Severe hepatic or renal impairment: serum creatinine >442 µmol/L or requiring dialysis, or Child-Pugh class C. 8.Cardiovascular events within the past year (e.g., myocardial infarction, heart failure, etc.); 9.History of intracranial aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation, or cerebral hemorrhage; 10.Body Mass Index (BMI) 30. 11.Asthma, uncontrolled hypertension, or hyperthyroidism. 12.Patients planned for postoperative admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of Life Score on Postoperative Day 1;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of Life Score on Postoperative Days 2 and 3;VAS Score in Resting State at 24h, 48h, and 72h Postoperatively;VAS Score After Activity at 24h, 48h, and 72h Postoperatively;Cumulative Opioid Consumption at 24h, 48h, and 72h Postoperatively;Sleep Quality on Postoperative Days 1, 2, and 3;Sedation-Agitation Score Upon Awakening and in PACU;PACU Stay Duration;Incidence of Postoperative Complications;Incidence of Adverse Events Postoperatively;Length of Hospital Stay Postoperatively;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactMa Lulu

Peking Union Medical College Hospital

malulu@pumch.cn+86 10 69152020

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026